a baltimore woman says the city's lead abatement programs bear to the bower of her sons from further problems and sperr 1/3 sun from worse issues. >> the whole house had led. one of my sons was eating the lead paint. >> she said she moved from a house with lead paint in the hundred block of eighth avenue where lead paint had been removed. she worries about other families now that the housing and urban development department yanked nearly $400 million in funding. >> lead can affect a child's mental state, every thing. >> she blames the loss on baltimore city's mismanagement of the funds. the city claims despite drought -- despite tremendous success of the years, longstanding issues remain. it is a distressing blow to a program that many across the

nation respected. >> it is indicative of how much we value children. easy to manage if you are keeping the eye on the ball. with the goal of how much you care about the outcome for kids. >> the city was supposed to handle 364 houses, but only managed to fix 292. >> to go through and find 364 houses with lead in baltimore city is not a difficult task. >> hud monitor the way the city maintain records and also connected site visits along 10th street and other locations. the city did not routinely collect income eligibility from families. grant money was used for unauthorized work. there was no consistency in documenting credentials of lead abatement contractors and one country -- one company owning a number of properties was also contacted for lead abatement work.

a spokesman for mayor stephanie rawlings-blake says she is disappointed and calls what has happened clearly unacceptable. the city health department claims in april 2010 it realized it could not reach its goal and requested a six month extension. it added measures to enhance oversight, but hud denied the extension. for this mother, the funding loss is disappointing. >> they're helping us and helping our children to succeed in life. >> the city hopes to have a lead abatement program to the housing and development program by april 1. the plan to apply for another gramm later this year. >> barry, thank you. the federal government will not shut down friday, but it will be smaller. the house passed a spending bill that includes $2 billion in cuts. steve immelt -- steve handelsman has more on how they plan to keep the government running for two more weeks.

>> the house voted to keep government going through mid march. republicans celebrated. they forced democrats to buy $4 billion in spending cuts. >> the american people want us to get our fiscal house in order and this is a step in the right direction. but house democrats fretted. >> i do not want to see death by 1000 slashes. >> they would take vital investments that would grow our economy and create jobs. >> but senate democrats looks likely to go along. >> and no one benefits from a shutdown of the government. >> president obama wants a long- term deal. he talked to house speaker boehner, offered $8 billion in spending reductions right away, but the republicans pushed for $100 billion in in cuts got a boost. 18 federal programs to feed the poor, 100 programs to plant u.s.

roads and rails. 82 programs and 10 agencies to promote quality teaching, untold billions wasted, says the gao report. republans say that as part of what they would cut out >> to make sure we are identifying areas of waste and duplicative regulation so we can get rid of that. >> today was just the first of many budget cuts to come. >> four months after republicans gained power here, they're left spending agenda is taking over. -- of their less spending agenda is taking over. >> it is only through mid march. if a compromise is not reached by then, then the government will shut down. how will that impact maryland? >> we are learning more about the two-week reprieve that is coming out of washington d.c. this afternoon. there's still concern from

employees all over the state of maryland that work in federal agencies, like this complex behind me here in woodlawn. especially employees that worked through the 1995-96 federal shutdowns. >> in 1995 you were either in central or nonessential. it caused havoc with our k with people being off -- with our paychecks, with people being off for about 20 days. >> for cynthia, one of the american federation of government employees local 123, it is deja vu all over again. with the threat of the federal government shutting down, she worries about the employees at the social security office in woodlawn. she says a shutdown could mean furloughs and tremendous hardships for americans. >> 400,000 people will not be able to get their retirement, their visibility, or their

survivors checks. the phones will not be answered. >> i personally think there will be a shutdown. it benefits nobody in the long run. >> this man works with federal agencies around the country, but primarily in the dc-baltimore region and says maryland stands to lose a lot in the shutdown, being that it ranks fourth in the country when it comes to federal business. >> the government impacts every facet of life in the u.s. >> and it is not just federal employees and contractors who will suffer. businesses who rely on them, like restaurants or office supply companies will feel the pinch as well. it is a very long ripple effect. >> when i travel, i use bwi, lots of hotels, cavs, restaurants, on and on. -- cabs, restaurants, on and on. the ripple effect is huge.

>> and representatives from local 1923 tell me they will be holding a rally here on the social security complex grounds tomorrow afternoon some time to reiterate their concerns over this possible federal government shut down. >> thank you. tough economic times has forced a baltimore city school district to offer 700 teachers a buyout. today, the offers were put in the mail. it is all part of a plan to save as much as $15 million. tim tooten has more. >> some are calling this a good deal for teachers with at least 10 years on the job, and especially for those who already had plans to retire. school officials said they need at least 300 teachers to accept the offer, but the doors open to as many as 700. those who qualify will get as much as 75% of their current salary, paid monthly, over five years.

depending on how many teachers signed up, it could become a balancing act. >> it is about getting enough folks so that we have substantial savings. we do not want to exceed a certain number because we do not want to put ourselves in a position like in the past where we have vacancies. >> it will take some time for teachers to look over the package. the buyout deadline is april 15. the school officials say they should have a good idea in the coming weeks about how many teachers have signed up for the buyout. for more information, go to our website wbaltv.com and click on "education alert." >> tonight, police have made an arrest in the murder of a man in west baltimore over the weekend. police have arrested is 22-year- old grandson. authorities say he confessed to stabbing his 61-year-old

grandfather. edgar wilson's body was found early sunday morning inside his home. his grandson now faces first- degree murder charges and weapons charges. no word on the motive for the killing. >> market is definitely coming in like a lamb this year. -- march is definitely coming in like a lamb this year. new stores this week ended is even hard to find anything on the radar. the storm that had been through here is well off the coast. 49 is about the high and that is about normal. one sign that we are transitioning into spring, tree pollen is in the air again. it is a sign that spring is right around the corner. we will check the seven-day forecast in a few minutes. >> still ahead, alarming new research on a sexually transmitted disease that is

known to cause cervical cancer in women and how men have it, too. >> and facebook has its benefits, but what about the impact on your mental health? your answer could depend on how many friends you have. >> actor kirk -- charlie sheen continues his publicity tour. we will go inside his household to meet his two live-in girlfriend. >> the united states is trying to do enough, but not too much to get muammar gaddafi out of libya. that story, coming up.

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>> we have breaking news right now. a hazmat situation. let's go to captain roy taylor and skyteam 11. >> we are at essex community college, or cccb. from what we understand, a woman had a gallon jug of sulfuric acid at this facility here and accidently dropped it. she ended up with burns over her feet and hands.

the fire department responded and transported that individual to bayview. they have a full hazmat? responding, as well as requested assistance from the maryland department mde to help with this situation. >> thank you. as the u.s. state department works to make -- take options away from libya, the pentagon is trying to get more options to buy into that -- president obama. today we talk to president clinton about the options and they agree, they are not easy. >> hours after she was in geneva, coordinating a global response to libya, secretary of state hillary clinton was on capitol hill late out u.s. options. >> we have joined the libyan people in demanding that quaddafi must go now. >> people question whether that is enough. >> it is difficult to look at

the initial u.s. response in libya and think of any other words and tepid. >> we feel that we did this in a prudent and effective manner. and we did it in a way that did not raise the alarm bells around the region and the world that we were about to invade for oil. but the pentagon is working on contingencies from 8 to intervention. none of them envision muammar gaddafi giving up. >> sometimes you have to listen to what people say and he is saying he is not leading. >> the administration says all options are on the table, though a no-fly zone seems to be falling out of favor. >> it would be a military operation. it would not simply be telling people not to fly airplanes. >> that is the step that nato and the un have so far been unwilling to back. forces around the region are getting ready for action if and when the time comes.

>> meanwhile, with the continuing unrest in yemen, officials are now starting to point fingers. the president there is accusing the u.s. and israel of plotting the unrest that is destabilizing his country. he is seen as an ally with the u.s. in the fight against al qaeda, and he has been seen quelling demonstrations across the country the demonstrations are also growing in the u.s., which could start a campaign against al qaeda in the region. >> in tonight's medical alert, studies from cancer researchers in florida found that 50% of men are infected with hiv at a given time. it is an s.t.v. known to cause -- with f.h.p. de -- infected at some time. it can cause general wards in

men and others can cause certain cancers. -- janette towards in men and others can cause certain cancers. and in new study shows sutta is linked to high blood pressure. 25% of adults shows that blood pressure increases with each setup during the day. adults who consume more than one sweet drinks per day usually consume more calories and have more unhealthy diet overall. and parents, if your child play sports, you were probably buried about concussion, and usually. for young people it can be catastrophic. but there is an inexpensive test your trout can take now that could help protect your child's brain later. esther which she knew about that test. just a year ago, her son suffered two nearly back-to-back concussions playing lacrosse. he still has severe headaches, memory loss, and is only in

schools part time. >> if i had known then what i know now, i think my son would have been fine. i think that none of this would have happened. >> the test is a snapshot of the brain at its best and it uses the base line to determine when it is safe to return to school and sports. many schools do not offer it. it is used in professional sports, so why not in local schools? a special report tonight at 11:00 p.m. >> and now, your 11 insta- weather plus forecast with chief meteorologist tom tasselmyer. >> it is about as close to a normal march 1 today as you can get without hitting it right on the button. we did manage to top out at 49 degrees at the airport and the inner harbor, and that is the 30-year average, the normalized average for this day. right on target. 80 degrees is the record high set in 1972. 11 on the first day of march in

the 1980. the low was 29 and weaver a bit above that, but it will be cold tonight with clear skies and light winds. -- and we were a bit above that but it will be cold tonight with clear skies and light winds. high pressure continues to build over the region. we expect clear skies tonight. it is going to get cold. 47 at the airport, 41 at ocean city. temperatures are in the 30's across the northeast and into the low 40's as you head into central and eastern ohio. 37 in oakland, though, not that bad for this time of year. cambridge, mid 40's. the lower 40's around salzburg. later tonight, cold with light winds and clear sky. the sun will be going down before 6:00 p.m. and 2330 for the overnight low. -- 23-34 the overnight low.

there will be a cold front coming through tomorrow evening, but this system does not like it has much moisture. it was like to almost unnoticed except for the shot of cold air behind it. while the temperatures will be nice tomorrow, thursday into friday will be called again. here comes the front with rain and snow showers in new england again. but watch the way those showers come in. it just kind of falls apart with the dry air over the mid- atlantic. our next chance for any significant rain holding back to the west, it may be a sprinkle or light shower, especially to the northwest of baltimore friday afternoon. it will probably be the second half of the weekend before any decent chance of rain get in here. sunshine tamara, a mild second day of march with winds shifting -- sunshine tomorrow, a mild

second of march with winds shifting to the northwest. in the 50's tomorrow, 53-58. winds will shift as the friend goes by and occasional gusts to 20 knots on the bay. loh 40's now. western maryland, 40's. over to annapolis and down to no. each -- north beach, sunny skies and 50's. the lower eastern shore, not much warmer, loh 50's, but a bit more sunshine around ocean city. mid 50's tomorrow, though 40's on thursday. in some areas of baltimore, on thursday, it may not get out of the upper 30's. just a chance of a sprinkle on friday. that chance of rain increases 30% on saturday and on sunday,

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>> with concern rising overture the sheen's help, he is giving a closer look -- over charlie sheen's health, he is giving fans a closer look. >> we are getting a closer look today at charlie sheen's very public and very controversial transition. his hit sitcom is cancelled for the season. replaced by two women he calls goddesses, won a self-proclaimed porn star, the other a model. both living with him and their

-- and his young children in his manchin. >> our life is awesome. >> a life that he insists is now a drug and alcohol free. >> i closed my eyes and made it so with the power of my mind. >> he says he is happy, heene out with friends, exercising, and spending time with -- hanging out with friends, exercising, and spending time with those so-called goddesses. so far there's been no solution with his situation between cbs and warner brothers. cbs executives pulled the plug on his show because of his "statements, conduct and condition." >> if charlie sheen shows up to go to work he will not get past the gate. >> monday, another work relationship crumbled. his longtime publicist suddenly quit saying in a statement he is, "unable to work effectively as his publicist."

and >> clearly he is at his own guy right now. he is not able to take any advice from his publicist or anyone else. >> and he makes no apologies. >> that is our role. there is the door. >> and many wonder if the door to his career is about to slam shut. >> and from sarcastic to serious, many of you have commented on the whole charlie sheen ordeal on our website. we invite you to join the conversation. just go to wbaltv.com and click on "ulocal." >> still ahead, we will recap today's stock -- top stories. >> and dozens of truckers take to the streets in annapolis. new at 5:30 p.m., the issue that had these big rigs drilling in front of the state house in protest. >> a new report highlights

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state lawmakers to know how they feel about a proposed gas tax. >> if approved, at the gas tax would increase from 10 cents to more than 23 cents per gallon. some say it would only hurt the state in the long run. >> truckers say with the diesel fuel at over $3.80 per gallon, that is plenty high enough. for get a tax increase. -- so, for get a tax increase. imagine if you had a philip like this one? -- imagine if you had a fill up like this one? talk of a gas tax is just crazy. >> it does not make any sense. >> you are looking at a couple hundred dollars per day just in fuel. at the end of the month that is $1,000. >> in annapolis today, truckers drive their trucks to the

capitol to tell legislators they are against any fuel tax hikes and higher registration fees. >> we have to have some relief on this. we cannot absorb these costs. >> we are not able to survive with this going up and up and up. we say no to the cost of fuel going up again. >> enough is enough. there are no more increases on the fuel. >> people from the trucking industry talked about how a fuel increase in fee increase would be devastating. >> when trucks can no longer afford to operate in maryland, and maryland is a very small geographical state, i can promise you the fuel will not be bought in the state of maryland. it-fuel will be bought before they get here and after they leave the state of maryland.

>> any talk of increases in today's economy makes no sense. >> they will go to virginia where it is 19.5 cents per gallon. and fuel before they come here. our tax will be about 38.5 cents per gallon if this bill passes. >> one of the bills that would raise the tax on gasoline was heard today in annapolis. >> thank you. here is a look at some of our other top stories at this hour. federal officials say mismanagement in baltimore have cost money from the lead paint abatement programs. the u.s. housing and urban development program has labeled baltimore a high risk guarantee after they failed to fix enough homes over the last 400 -- under the last $400 million grant. baltimore police have arrested and charged in an with stabbing

his own grandfather to death. 22-year-old gerald dixon faces weapons and murder charges in the death of 61-year-old edgar wilson. the man was found dead sunday morning inside his home on clifton avenue police say the young man has confessed to the murder, but they still do not know the motive for the attack. gaudete is accused of insider trading, leaking confidential information for goldman's trading spirit the securities and exchange commission is looking into -- the securities and exchange commission is looking into whether they should be fined were banned. >> treasury secretary timothy geithner told the house financial sectors this committee today that they should not be -- the house financial services committee today that they should not be hanging their

expectations on them. and the federal government program that overlaps and duplicates efforts cost taxpayers billions of dollars per year. there are 87 separate programs to improve teacher quality, just as an example, in a report from the gao. sally kidd has more. >> government watchdogs are howling over this latest report that is skeptical that congress will do anything about it. >> the gao says it has identified what one senator called a mother lode of government waste. it duplicative, overlapping, do nothing federal programs costing taxpayers billions of dollars. >> it has multiple programs trying to do the same thing. >> for example, there are 82 programs dedicated to teacher

quality. 56 different programs for moving -- promoting financial literacy. >> teaching financial education is a ridiculous expenditure for a government going broke. >> 7 agencies handle 20 programs on homelessness and while there are eight agencies and more than two dozen presidential appointees working to prevent by a terrorism, there is no national plan to coordinate cape response to such an attack. -- a response to such an attack. lawmakers say it is unacceptable. >> it is a serious issue and it should be looked at. >> but some have been around washington a while cannot help but be skeptical that anything will change. 10 years ago a report highlighted some of the same duplicative programs. >> issues are raised and hearings are held and nothing is done. >> there are several efforts underway to target duplicative programs, including a push from the white house.

>> thanks so much, sally. right now on our website we have the government report that shows the overlapping programs. you can also track corporate bailouts by company. it is act wbaltv.com, click on project economy. >> the last time khristine @ walerga made the news was because she flubbed -- christina aguas amera made the news was because she fled the national anthem this time she's in trouble with the law. >> a wall delegates stalled committee votes on same-sex marriages.

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>> relentless rain fall yesterday flooded streets. the stormy weather is being blamed for three deaths in the state. an american family is resting at home tonight after being rescued from -- an organ family is resting at home tonight after

being rescued from the snow. the father was able to eventually walk to an area where he was able to get some cellphone service. he was able to call for help and a few hours later the family was rescued. >> every time you go up into the woods is kind of in the back of your mind. but no, you do not really think it happens to you. it is the other people on the news. >> and what a story you will have to tell some day. >> maybe, hopefully we can forget about it. >> the family said they passed the hours by plane 20 questions. >> and christina aguilera is out of custody after being detained on suspicion of public drunkenness. deputies pulled over a car in west hollywood in which the 30- year-old singer was a passenger. the >> both of them we believe -- and the driver, certainly under the influence, she was just not able to take care of herself.

things like phone calls and the things like this, it is possible. that did not occur. for the safety of the individual, we take them here until such time they can fend for themselves in a reasonable manner. >> the driver, 25-year-old matthew rather, was jailed under suspicion of driving under the influence. officials said they do not plan to pursue charges against aguilera, but her record will show an arrest. a new study ties facebook to increased anxiety. why some experts are comparing the social net of work to a gambling addiction. -- the social network to a gambling addiction. >> high-pressure bringing in some chilly temperatures tonight, but there is a warmup on the way tomorrow. we are just coming up on sunset now. 47 at the airport, 48 downtown.

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>> more than 2000 high school students in anne arundel county signed the pledge today puritans >> they have already pledged not to text and drive. onwe're going to focus texting and driving. >> students at a high school in edgewater got a special lesson tuesday. they're learning the dangers of distracted driving and brass to sign the pledge. it is all part of this young lady's community service project. >> we decided to see how many pledges we could get and save lives as well. >> this was after a teenager crashed her car while texting. she went to her principal after watching a video and decided to spread the message. >> distracted driving, whether it be texting were using the telephone certainly has been an issue.

where better to do with any high school setting where young drivers are just beginning to be on the road. >> they are learning the facts on just how many accidents are caused by destructive driving and they watched a video and learn the risks of texting while driving. >> there are things i had not bought about that could happen. i mean, obviously, you could get in an accident, but he cannot blink about how bad it could be. >> students -- you do not think about how bad it could be. >> students finished by signing a pledge not to text while driving. the >> i do not want to cause an accident or anything like that. >> i do not want anyone to get hurt because of something i did. >> a promise and a lesson the teachers and fellow students hope those who signed the pledge will take to heart. >> adding the couple of seconds that you are not looking at the road could do more damage than good. >> for more information on how you can sign a pledge, go to our

website wbaltv.com. >> and how about this? other maryland high school students who are committed to ending distracted driving are competing to win money for their schools. be sure to watch their project videos and vote for your favorite. you will find the link on wbaltv.com/3d. the voting and this saturday. but >> and now, your 11 insta- weather plus forecast with chief meteorologist tom tasselmyer. >> coming out of a really stormy winter. the radarscope across the entire nation is kind of unusual, really. there's nothing going on nationwide as far as storms go there are summed thunderstorms rolling through spring training in florida. -- as far as storms go. there are some thunderstorms rolling through spring training in florida. march is truly coming in like a lamb. here in baltimore, a typical

march 1. we were right on target for temperatures, 49 at the airport and in the harbor. that is normal for this time of year. 80 degrees on the first of march in 1972 and a chilly 11 in 1980 on this day. around the beltway, temperatures are cold, but normal 40's of 2 white marsh. columbia, 45. same scenario on the eastern shore. cambridge at 39 degrees. mid to upper 30's oakland to frostburg. cold tonight with high pressure coming in. 23-34 the overnight low tonight. there is yesterday's low that triggered the thunderstorms. it is now over the atlantic.

that is bermuda and behind that high-pressure comes in with clear skies and cool temperatures. lots of sunshine and mild temperatures tomorrow. another cold front will come right through southern wisconsin. that will slide through baltimore tomorrow night and bring in colder temperatures. we kind of get a one-day warmup tomorrow. this cold front but he will leave most of its rain and snow in the mountains of new england. -- the mountains of the northern state and new england. sliding south of us tomorrow night and then the winds shift and the temperatures will drop. tomorrow will be a spring-like day with highs above normal. navy shower passing north of us friday. a better chance for rain over the weekend. 53-58 for the high tomorrow. winds occasionally gusting up to

20 knots on the bay. mid 50's to around 40 on thursday. a chance for a sprinkler on friday. a better chance for a sprinkle on saturday. showers become likely on sunday. >> in tonight's consumer alert, it is shaping up to be a good year for automakers. sales of the big three soared in the last two months, due mostly to incentives aimed at cost- conscious consumers. but the boom could be short- lived. >> definitely because of the gas prices. >> i think we get to the spring selling season, if the march sales rate and the april sales rate continued to elevate, then i think you have a thesis for a higher overall industry sales volume in the u.s. >> sales were up across the board from small cars and trucks to suvs. also, the poll of facebook may

be too much for some to bear. it is addressing some years -- some users out. but it does not stop them from logging on. >> facebook is like a party where all your friends are hanging out 24/7. >> how many friends you have on facebook? >> i have 460. >> about 500. >> that is not an unusual high number for the average young adult. but a recent survey of college students in scotland found the more facebook friends a person had, the more likely he or she was to be stressed out 4 inches. >> like anything else you have to maintain -- to be stressed out or anxious. >> like anything else to have to maintain, the more it is going to cause distress. >> one researcher compared facebook with gambling addiction is where users are kept in a kind of erotic limbo, unable to steer themselves away -- a kind nuerotic limbo, unable to

cure themselves away. in some cases, students cannot walk away. >> i do know some people who are on it constantly. >> i know people who have trouble studied because of it and they have to have their passwords changed by other friends. but facebook did not comment on the study. with more than 500 million users worldwide, there's always a social gathering on line. but even on line, you have to know when to pull the plug. >> according to facebook, the average user has 130 on-line friends. and previous research has suggested that the average person only has the emotional energy for two or three close friends. rising prices at the gas pump are pushing prices up for other goods as well. the transport of produce is more expensive and that means grocers

have to sell it at higher prices. cold weather is not helping things either. recent cold temperatures damaged a large amount of winter crops. cucumbers and lettuce are not expected to be widely available for several weeks. and here is good reason to have breakfast for dinner. ihop is giving away free pancakes in an effort to raise money for the children's miracle network. they all say -- all of the ihop restaurant in the area city are in. the >> the original manuscript of the star spangled banner was moved from the maryland historical society today for the first time in almost 200 years. the delicate and priceless document traveled under heavy security. the original manuscript trait -- made an appearance in annapolis and then moving on to fort mchenry.

it will be available for public viewing tomorrow. >> disagreements are popping up everywhere regarding this year's budget. we will have the latest from washington and how it might affect maryland. >> and the debate over same-sex marriage continues to keep up. how one delegate is using it the bill to push her own unrelated agenda. >> one baltimore woman has turned in her stand-up comedy readings for material in t

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>> "washington post" readers may have noticed a new comic strip this week. >> she is from the department of homeland security, of all things. do not look for airport security jokes any time soon. >> bid follows the life of libby, a successful career woman with hidden and sometimes not so hidden in securities. it is loosely created -- loosely based on creator don of the west. >> it is totally fun and stress free -- donna lewis. >> it is totally fun and stress free >> by day, she is an attorney for the department of homeland security, but writing is her passion and the comic strip was born out for extra material former state -- her stand-up comedy routine. >> one day i took my stand-up material and put it on a doodle and set out to friends and

family and everybody loved it. within a couple of days i was doing one every day. >> the department of homeland security gave her the go-ahead, but as you can imagine, there's a lot that she cannot include. the new airport security jokes here. >> i cannot talk about what they do or do not do or what people think they do. i cannot go there. >> but she can talk about her friends and family. in fact, julie is her cousin and publicist. she also appears as libby's cousin, laura. >> it is so much fun. and i love the way she draws me. she gives me a skinny little body and lots of big hair that is perfect every day. >> it is indicated on monday and made its debut. -- it is syndicated and on monday made its debut. the nexbut it is not in the sun.

>> something she hopes will sunday change. >> if it does not get into the sun, maybe we can be in the baltimore news. >> here is what is coming up at 6:00 p.m. >> this same-sex marriage bill hits an unexpected snag in the house committee. details, straight ahead. >> and big changes to a controversial boundary plan, but how will it affect students? >> federal funding gone, how baltimore lost it and the efforts to remove lead paint from city homes. >> live, local, late breaking, this is wbal tv 11 news at 6:00 p.m. >> our big story tonight, high drama in annapolis. it surrounds the same-sex marriage bill. a baltimore city delegate held a legislation hostage all day. >> baltimore's city delegate joe carter will vote in favor of the